Two men working at a construction site with a solar power station providing the charge.

Jobsite/Workshop

Power tools have two numbers that matter: running watts and startup surge. A circular saw might run at 1500 watts but spike to 3000 watts or more when the blade first bites into wood. Compressors, miter saws, and table saws all surge on startup. A power station for job site use needs to handle those surges without shutting down, which means paying attention to peak output ratings, not just continuous output.

The other consideration is runtime. A framing crew running multiple tools all day needs a lot more capacity than a finish carpenter using a trim saw for occasional cuts.

Because most tools are used intermittently, actual work time is longer than the raw “runtime” suggests. For example, a saw used in short bursts may last all day even if its continuous runtime looks short on paper.

Match the power station to your actual work pattern: heavy continuous use, intermittent high-draw tools, or mostly charging batteries for cordless tools.

Practical note: Common tool wattages — Circular saw: 1200 to 1800W running, up to 3000W surge. Miter saw: 1500 to 1800W running, up to 3600W surge. Air compressor: 1500 to 2000W running, up to 4000W surge. Most cordless tool chargers: 50 to 150W. A 2000Wh power station running a circular saw intermittently can last a full work day; continuous use of high-draw tools will drain it in a few hours.

Tip: Use solar panels positioned in the sun to recharge, so your system is ready for the next workday.

Recommended bundles: Three Levels of Setup

Level 1: Weekend Trips and Light Use

For overnight stops, short camping trips, and charging devices while
keeping lights and fans running. Handles phones, laptops, cameras, LED
lights, and small 12V accessories. Not intended for running a
refrigerator overnight or powering AC appliances continuously.

Power stations: EcoFlow RIVER 3 (245Wh) or RIVER 3 Plus
(286Wh, expandable to 858Wh). Compact and portable enough to move
between your vehicle and campsite.

Solar panels: EcoFlow 110W Portable Panel or RICH SOLAR 100W Portable Briefcase for ground deployment at camp.

Level 2: Extended Weekends and Moderate Use

For 2- to 4-day trips running a 12V refrigerator, charging multiple
devices, using small AC appliances like a coffee maker or blender, and
occasionally powering a laptop workstation. This is the practical
minimum for comfortable boondocking with a refrigerator.

Power stations: EcoFlow DELTA 3 (1024Wh) or DELTA 3 Plus
(1024Wh, expandable to 5kWh). These provide enough capacity to run a
refrigerator overnight plus typical daily use, with output to handle
most small appliances.

Solar panels: 200W or more recommended. RICH SOLAR MEGA 200
for roof mounting, or EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Panel for flexible
ground deployment. With 200W of solar and good sun, you can approach
energy-neutral camping and extend your trips indefinitely.

Level 3: Full-Time and High-Demand Use

For full-time RVers, extended off-grid stays, or anyone who wants to
run AC appliances without worry. Supports residential refrigerators,
microwaves, induction cooktops, hair dryers, and short periods of air
conditioning. With expansion batteries, these systems can approach
whole-RV power independence.

Power stations: EcoFlow DELTA Pro (3600Wh, expandable to
25kWh) or DELTA Pro 3 (4096Wh). Both include a TT-30 RV outlet to plug
your camper in directly. The DELTA Pro 3 adds faster charging, higher
efficiency, and IP65 dust/water resistance.

Solar panels: 400W or more recommended. Multiple RICH SOLAR
MEGA 200 or MEGA 250 panels for permanent roof installation, or EcoFlow
400W Portable Panel for high-output portable use. With 400W+ of solar,
you can recover significant capacity during daylight hours even while
running loads.

Expansion: Add an Extra Battery to double your capacity. The DELTA Pro supports up to 25kWh of total storage with multiple batteries.